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Feb. 14, 2015 — The the world's first compact 3-D printer that can also scan items into digitized models. will be delivered to the United States in March. This user-friendly device allows users without much ... full story

Feb. 4, 2015 — As electricity grids become more sophisticated, grid administrators can collect instantaneous data on consumer and supplier behavior. The 'smart grid' then learns to improve the reliability, costs ... full story

Jan. 26, 2015 — A new study has used US patent data to shed light on the technological roots behind Wall Street's ongoing 'technology arms race.' The way financial assets are traded, and the nature of the markets ... full story

Jan. 23, 2015 — IT researchers have developed a programming language making the massive costs associated with designing hardware more manageable. Chip manufacturers have been using the same chip design techniques ... full story

Jan. 22, 2015 — Revolutionary software is making a breakthrough in reading 2,000-year old Herculaneum scrolls, computer scientists report. After working for more than 10 years on unlocking an ancient piece of ... full story

Jan. 16, 2015 — New planning algorithms developed by researchers can evaluate a probability of success, and suggest low-risk alternatives. For example, if you told your computer that you want to drive from your ... full story

Jan. 8, 2015 — If you’re sitting in a coffee shop, tapping away on your laptop, feeling safe from hackers because you didn’t connect to the shop’s wifi, think again. Hackers may be able to see what you’re ... full story

Dec. 18, 2014 — Scientists are tackling one of the biggest barriers to the use of robots in emergency response: energy efficiency. They are developing technology that will dramatically improve the endurance of ... full story

Dec. 4, 2014 — Major technical progress has been made on several fronts with the Robo-Mate exoskeleton. A key focus of the initial twelve months of the Robo-Mate project was to define the various production ... full story

Dec. 1, 2014 — Researchers can now explore viruses, bacteria and components of the human body in more detail than ever before with new software recently developed. Researchers demonstrated how the software, called ... full story

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CES 2015: Spark IO Wants to Help You Make Your Own Connected Devices

Popular Science (Jan. 9, 2015) — Launched in May 2013, Spark IO is an open source startup for hackers and DIY enthusiasts, creating all the hardware and software people need to make their own connected devices. Plus, their products come super cheap, making building connected gadgets easier and more affordable than ever. One of Spark’s creations is the Spark Core, a tiny development kit that helped to make a smart Hobbit sword that turns blue when there is unsecured WiFi networks present.
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Israeli Firm Claims World's Smallest New Testament

Reuters - Light News Video Online (Dec. 9, 2014) — An Israeli company aims to break the Guinness World Record for the smallest Bible, with a nano chip that can be embedded in jewelry. Tara Cleary reports.
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Hawking's Speech Software Goes Open Source for Disabled

AFP (Dec. 2, 2014) — The system that helps Stephen Hawking communicate with the outside world will be made available from January in a move that could help millions of motor neuron disease sufferers. Duration: 00:41
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Feb. 27, 2015 — Company networks are inflexible – they are made up of many components that require a good deal of effort to be connected together. That’s why networks of the future will be controlled by a ... full story

Feb. 14, 2015 — The the world's first compact 3-D printer that can also scan items into digitized models. will be delivered to the United States in March. This user-friendly device allows users without much ... full story

Feb. 12, 2015 — The compact Lab-in-a-Box suitcase contains assorted sensors and software to monitor activity in a physician's office, particularly during consultations with patients. The goal is to relieve some ... full story

Feb. 4, 2015 — As electricity grids become more sophisticated, grid administrators can collect instantaneous data on consumer and supplier behavior. The 'smart grid' then learns to improve the ... full story

Feb. 3, 2015 — Cloud-based platform helps systematically design and implement smart services. More and more manufacturing companies are looking to build on their success by expanding their core business to include ... full story

Feb. 2, 2015 — Production facilities and components of Industry 4.0 are linked to the Internet, networked with each other, and thus open to attack. Using an IT security laboratory, researchers offer a test ... full story

Jan. 26, 2015 — A new study has used US patent data to shed light on the technological roots behind Wall Street's ongoing 'technology arms race.' The way financial assets are traded, and the nature of ... full story

Jan. 23, 2015 — IT researchers have developed a programming language making the massive costs associated with designing hardware more manageable. Chip manufacturers have been using the same chip design techniques ... full story

Jan. 22, 2015 — Revolutionary software is making a breakthrough in reading 2,000-year old Herculaneum scrolls, computer scientists report. After working for more than 10 years on unlocking an ancient piece of ... full story

Jan. 21, 2015 — Are we emotionally attached to our smart phones? That was the question scientists hoped to answer in a new article. understanding how users become reliant on their smart phone for particular tasks, ... full story

Jan. 19, 2015 — Researchers used spatial analysis software and electronic medical records to identify clusters of underimmunization and vaccine refusal among Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California, ... full story

Jan. 16, 2015 — New planning algorithms developed by researchers can evaluate a probability of success, and suggest low-risk alternatives. For example, if you told your computer that you want to drive from your ... full story

Jan. 15, 2015 — No software-based technique can fully replace the bulk collection of signals intelligence, but methods can be developed to more effectively conduct targeted collection and to control the usage of ... full story

Jan. 13, 2015 — For decades, scientists around the world have worked to develop a treatment for schistosomiasis, a debilitating water-born parasite. To aid this research, scientists have developed software that ... full story

Jan. 13, 2015 — Using a new system, architects, developers or their clients can view a 3D model of a building in its intended shape, precisely where the building is to be constructed. This will give them a much ... full story

Jan. 8, 2015 — If you’re sitting in a coffee shop, tapping away on your laptop, feeling safe from hackers because you didn’t connect to the shop’s wifi, think again. Hackers may be able to see what you’re ... full story

Jan. 4, 2015 — A program has been developed that can produce digital 3D images from the projection and digitization of binary data. This allows three-dimensional reconstruction of various objects in order to ... full story

Dec. 18, 2014 — Scientists are tackling one of the biggest barriers to the use of robots in emergency response: energy efficiency. They are developing technology that will dramatically improve the endurance of ... full story

Dec. 9, 2014 — Amid rising healthcare expenditures, an innovative software program called TimeCaT is helping hospitals identify where inefficiencies in workflow are impacting both the quality of patient care and ... full story

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